Jobs for Students & Alumni
Job Opportunities
We have screened the job announcements below with the intent of posting only those opportunities deemed appropriate for students and alumni of the Epidemiology and Biostatistics track of the Oregon MPH Program or our Biostatistics Certificate and MS/MBST programs. We make no particular recommendations nor guarantees regarding the employers or positions posted on this page and are not responsible for safety, wages, working conditions, or any other aspect of off-campus employment.
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We will take the jobs off the list below when the application dates expire or after three months if a deadline is not posted.
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Job Announcements
Posted 5/24/2013:
Healthcare Analyst
Moda Health
1. Degree in Statistics, Medical Informatics, Health Economics, Sciences, or Public Health preferred, minimum Bachelors' degree required and Masters' degree preferred
2. Experience in healthcare research, evaluations and quantitative analyses, with demonstrated ability to summarize and synthesize complex data & information to identify trends & patterns, pinpoint issues and areas for improvement, recommend solutions & alternatives
3. Experience in a health related field specializing in medical information management, health insurance billing & claims/Facets or in electronic medical records systems preferred
4. Ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure, independently and with a team.
5. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and reporting software, Experience/skills of SAS, modeling and web reporting tools preferred
6. Minimum 2 years' experience with healthcare data or other large datasets/systems
7. Detail-oriented and demonstrated ability/creativity in critical-thinking & problem- solving
8. Strong interpersonal communication, verbal & technical writing skills.
9. Project a professional business image telephonically and in person.
10. Maintain all record confidentiality and privacy according to HIPAA regulations.
To apply, students can go to modahealth.com and click on 'Careers'.
Posted 5/21/2013:
Research Specialist (Research Associate), Job #IRC39416 (apply at www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/services/human-resources)
Center for Health Systems Effectiveness
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The Research Specialist participates in research activities at the Center for Health Systems Effectiveness Research (CHSE), a new OHSU center devoted to transforming health systems through actionable cross-disciplinary and collaborative research. The candidate for this position will exercise diplomacy and sensitivity to stakeholder concerns, work comfortably within an evolving team-centered organization while adapting to evolving priorities. The successful candidate will assist in evaluating evidence-based clinical practices and quality improvement initiatives. The position requires flexibility in executing day-to-day work and ability to see multiple perspectives in complex situations. Support OHSU Healthcare research studies: Responsibilities include formulating research designs, designing research, drafting protocols and analytical frameworks, and writing reports; coordinating project work, and participating in regular meetings related to the various, parallel, deadline-driven reports on multiple research projects under development, serving as co-investigator on research projects as needed; and conducting research that engages stakeholders to identify and prioritize future health care research needs. The candidate may be responsible for managing one or more research projects. Support CHSE research projects as above, and provide technical support to other researchers, analysts, and investigators. These projects may be NIH-funded projects originating within CHSE, or projects undertaken by CHSE stakeholders/collaborators within OHSU, or under contract with entities external to OHSU. Other activities: The candidate may be asked to develop processes, participate in OHSE events, and support non-research activities such as recruiting and interviewing staff, participating in the development of organizational standards, developing stakeholder relationships, and contributing to CHSE communications. |
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HST Performance Metrics Manager
This position will manage the development of a broad spectrum of performance metrics to support Oregon's health system transformation initiatives. In this role, the manager will provide hands on guidance, coordination, leadership, quality control and improvement to a team of analysts across the Office of Health Analytics in support of statewide performance metrics for Oregon's Medicaid Coordinated Care Organizations (CCO) and broader health system transformation. The availability of timely and accurate performance metrics is a cornerstone of Oregon's Medicaid and broader health system transformation. This position will build the internal capacity needed to provide performance metrics for a broad range of internal and external needs, including dashboards, federal reporting, and incentive payments.
The announcement can be found at the following link:
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=650087
or you can go to www.oregonjobs.org, select "For Everyone" and enter OHA13-0271 in the "Enter Keywords" search box at the bottom of the screen.
Posted 1/24/2013:
The Community Guide is currently seeking two scientists to conduct systematic reviews. Below are links to the two Health Scientist positions. These job announcements are open internally to CDC and externally as well. Non-federal/non CDC employees who meet the requirements are eligible to apply. The positions are for a Health Scientist, GS-601-13 and Health Scientist, GS-601-14. The opening period for the application process is January 17, 2013 – February 7, 2013.
Health Scientist, GS-601-14
External Announcement
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/335051900
Internal Announcement
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/335046700
Health Scientist, GS-601-13
External Announcement
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/335539700
Internal Announcement
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/335536400
Posted 12/13/2012:
Public Health Data Analyst/Epidemiologist, Benton County
Posted 12/12/2012
Clark County has two epidemiology positions open, both part time:
0.8 FTE Infectious Disease Epidemiologist- The salary range is $26.21 – $31.86 per hour This position performs program evaluation; infectious disease surveillance; research; evaluation of data systems; systematic reporting of data; interviews and investigations of notifiable conditions; education to individuals and groups; contact tracing; and assists with the development of policies and procedures. This position participates in the weekly 24/7 on call rotation with 5 other individuals. The position emphasizes a population based approach to health promotion and prevention of health problems. Activities may focus on the individual, the community, or the systems level, depending on how the issue may best be addressed. The Epidemiologist often works with people of diverse cultures, ethnicity and sexual orientation. This is a represented union position that reports directly to the Program Manager of the Infectious Disease unit. 0.7 FTE Health Assessment & Evaluation Epidemiologist-The salary range is $26.21 – $31.86 per hour This position serves as a key staff member, working closely with the division manager and health officer and contributes to the department’s ability to provide population based assessment and research activities. The Epidemiologist may function as part of an interdisciplinary team that examines the health status of groups, neighborhoods, or populations in the community and identifies populations potentially affected or at risk for chronic disease or injury, and/or may lead such groups. Typical activities include providing research support, technical knowledge and science based theory to Division Managers, Program Managers, and staff for the purpose of surveillance, assessment and research activities. Functional responsibilities include contributing to and participating in planning, developing, structuring and conducting Community Health Assessments, program evaluation studies, research and extensive report writing. Organizational responsibilities include understanding and promoting the public health mission of the department; providing courteous, respectful, efficient customer service to all department clients; honoring diversity of all department employees and constituents; participating in department training; and striving for personal excellence in public health work. Apply online at: http://www.clark.wa.gov/hr/employment/job-openings.html Posted 12/5/2012:
Job Posting ID: IRC38117
Department Name: Psychiatry Research
Job Title: Research Associate (Data Analyst)
Work Schedule, Hours, FTE, Salary Range:
1.0 FTE; $37,128-78,438 annually; Location: Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Functions/Duties of Position
PLEASE SEE SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS IN THE "HOW TO APPLY" SECTION
This position will work under the supervision of the Portland VAMC director of health services research and principal investigators to identify and extract health care data elements from VA administrative data sources and organize and keep track of incoming data and changes using various database software (SQL Server, Access, SAS, and/or SPSS). The Data Analyst will ensure accuracy of data from all sources, and assist in preparing databases for analyses, and creating data summaries. The Data Analyst will use statistical software to manipulate, format and finalize healthcare data in ways to address the information needs of PIs, and to conduct basic to advanced analyses.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters or equivalent (or higher) degree, and three years of research experience, at least two years experience using SQL to identify and extract data.
The ideal candidate will have experience using SQL Server with health/medical data from human subjects research projects that have been approved by Institutional Review Boards.
This position requires extensive knowledge of SQL Server and querying of data from multiple tables using joins, as well as grouping of data. Some experience using statistical tools (SAS, SPSS, and/or Stata) to analyze data is required. Strong organizational and oral and written communication skills, ability to attend to details and to multitask, and ability to work independently are musts.
Additional Details
Position is dependent on availability of grant funding.
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. OHSU provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization.
How To Apply
Apply online: http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/about/services/human-resources/
Please attach CV/Resume, cover letter and list of 3 references.
For consideration, applicants must include responses to the following questions either in their cover letter or a separate document.
1. This position requires extensive knowledge of SQL Server and querying of data from multiple tables. Please describe your experience using SQL Server, and please highlight what kind of data you extracted, what tables were available, and what queries you have created (especially ones involving multiple tables and joins, as well as grouping of data). Do you have any experience creating stored procedures?
2. Please tell us about your experience working with health and/or medical data. Please describe experiences you may have linking medical data from one data source to other data sources.
3. Tell us about your experience using statistical tools to analyze data. Describe a project in which you used data from SQL Server and analyzed it using SAS, SPSS, etc. What types of analyses did you conduct?
Posted 10/18/12:
Research Analyst I (a.k.a Public Health Interviewer, temporary part-time) Oregon Public Health Division Acute & Communicable Disease Program, Enteric Disease Outbreak Investigation Center of Excellence
Posted 10/11/12:
Research Assistant II, Center for Evidence-based Policy
Posted 10/8/12:
2 potential NIMHD statistician positions
Job Summary:The NIH is the premier biomedical research center for the world. Its 27 Institutes and Centers employ approximately 18,000 employees doing a vast array of jobs, all supporting efforts for a healthy nation. For information on the NIH mission, goals, and Institutes and Centers, visit NIH Overview.
If you are an exceptionally talented, knowledgeable, and motivated Statistician, with experience advising and collaborating with scientists in hpothesis formulation, determining research design, and data collection procedures and instruments, and you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, then consider joining the National Institutes of Health.
We are seeking candidates in the following Institutes:
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) leads scientific research to improve minority health and eliminate health disparities. It plans, reviews, coordinates, and evaluates all minority health and health disparities research and activities of the National Institutes of Health; conducts and supports research in minority health and health disparities; promotes and supports the training of a diverse research workforce; translates and disseminates research information; and fosters innovative collaborations and partnerships. For more information, visit http://www.nimhd.nih.gov/
The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) primarily supports research that lays the foundation for advances in disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention. The Institute's research training programs help provide the next generation of scientists. For more information, visithttp://www.nigms.nih.gov/.
Additional Selections may be made from this Announcement.
Posted 10/4/2012:
Environmental Health Program Supervisor, Washington County, Oregon
Posted 10/4/2012:
Two Tobacco Control Researcher Positions
Stanton Glantz, Professor of Medicine and Director of the UC San Francisco Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education is seeking an individual interested in conducting a broad range of research projects related to tobacco control. These include: (1) State and local policymaking process as it relates to tobacco control. The project involves preparing detailed case studies on tobacco policy making in different states, including research on the development and passage (or defeat) of state and local tobacco control legislation, funding and management of tobacco control programs, efforts of public health advocates to promote public health programs, and opposition to tobacco control by the tobacco industry and its allies and surrogates; (2) Influence of the tobacco industry on the scientific process, particularly as it relates to efforts to regulate secondhand smoke and cigarette design; (3) Statistical and economic analysis of tobacco control programs and related issues. Data collection will involve researching written records, analyzing campaign contribution information, conducting interviews and doing field research.
Strong analytical and writing skills are important. This position is for one to three years and suitable for an individual with a political science, public health, legal, statistical, economic, or relevant life sciences background who is looking to gain research experience as a postdoctoral fellow or on the way to further career development, such as going on to graduate, medical, or law school. Individuals at all levels may apply. . Postdoctoral fellows will receive an annual salary commensurate with their experience, approximately $39,264 to $49,884, consistent with to the NIH stipend scale Salary $34,680 or higher, depending on experience, for people below the doctoral level. Positions also include benefits.
Send a letter describing your interests and experience and writing samples of your work to Stanton Glantz, Box 1390, University of California, 530 Parnassus Ave., San Francisco, CA 91413-1390, or email to Karen.Williams@ucsf.edu.
"UCSF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for covered veterans. www.ucsf.edu"
Posted 10/3/2012:
Oregon Birth Anomalies Registry Epidemiologist
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm (search for Job Code: OHA12-0269)
Opening Date/Time: Tue. 10/02/12 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Tue. 10/23/12 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $4,150.00 - $6,075.00 Monthly
Job Type: Limited Duration
Location: Portland, Oregon
Agency: Oregon Health Authority-Public Health
The Oregon Heath Authority (OHA) is a state agency dedicated to helping people and communities achieve optimum physical, mental and social well-being through partnerships, prevention and access to quality, affordable health care. We are absolutely committed to ongoing innovation in the delivery of services, and to recruiting, developing and retaining dedicated employees.
This employment opportunity is with Public Health Department, which is part of the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). There is one full-time, limited duration position located in Portland (800 Oregon St). The duration of the assignment will last until July 2013 and may be extended into the future. This position includes family health benefits, leave accrual and is represented by a union. This position includes family health benefits, leave accrual and is represented by a union.
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the epidemiologist for Oregon's Birth Anomalies Registry (BAR). The epidemiologist will serve as lead in the development of the CDC-funded BAR andwill work closely with the Maternal and Child Health Section (including Informatics), the Environmental Public Health Tracking Program and the Center for Health Statistics.
This position will be responsible for providing consultation to the BAR team and other program staff in the development of educational materials, presentations, and other outreach to the public, consumers and health care providers and will Interpret analytic information for use in policy development and decision making. The successful candidate will serve as a state spokesperson for BAR-related data and surveillance.
For additional information about the position and applying to the Oregon Health Authority, please go to:http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm
Posted 9/28/2012:
The Center for Evidence-based Policy is hiring a Research Associate. This position will work with CEbP Clinical Evidence Specialists and multiple project teams in a variety of activities including complex information retrieval, filtering and analysis of evidence, report production, and assistance with project tracking.
The position is job # IRC37292 on the OHSU employment website.
Posted 9/10/2012:
Public Health Director, Clackamas County, Oregon
Posted 6/28/2012:
Temporary Research Associate II
CODA, Inc. has an opportunity for a Temporary Research Associate II (20 hours/week)to join the Research Department at Portland Recovery Center. This individual will compile, clean and analyze qualitative and quantitative data to present in a narrative and/or schematic form in publication-ready format. In this position, you would fulfill the following essential functions:
·Participate in the development of survey research instruments.
·Gather data from a variety of sources.
·Compile, code and extract data from electronic data capture sources.
·Analyze data in appropriate statistical packages, including cleaning and logic checks.
·Provide summary of preliminary findings.
·Oversee project work of data entry, and clerical staff for accuracy and completeness; may assist in training RA I or support staff in the conduct of surveys and other job functions.
·Provide statistical guidance, including power estimates and analyses, in grant and project design preparation.
The following qualifications and experience are important for the success in this position:
- Master's Degree such as an MPH or MSPH with an emphasis in biostatistics from an accredited program.
- Ability to use REDCap, SAS, SPSS and STATA.
- Completed thesis in the area of biostatistics.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate both orally and written for public health, in particular epidemiologic, applications.
- Familiarity with the field of substance use treatment.
All CODA facilities are drug-free and smoke-free worksites. Employees may not be serving any supervised parole or probation.Individuals must be able to demonstrate continuous abstinence under independent living conditions in the past 2 years.
Employees also receive priority consideration for career advancement opportunities. Employees have the opportunity to obtain valuable trainings and experience.
CODA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about this position and to apply online visit: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CODAINC&cws=1&rid=230
For additional information on CODA, our services, and our community, please visit: www.codainc.org.
Posted 6/28/2012:
Temporary Research Data Entry Specialist
CODA, Inc. currently has an opportunity for a Temporary Research Data Entry Specialist (40 hours/week) to join the Research Department at Portland Recovery Center. This individual will provide data entry support to CODA Research Department, entering relevant information received from questionnaires into CODA Research databases. In this position, you would fulfill the following essential functions:
·Collect and organize questionnaires to prepare for input.
·Input relevant information directly into databases.
·Distribute results and communicate relevant findings to appropriate parties
The right individual for this position has a passion for helping others and is able to deal with difficult situations in positive and constructive ways. This position also requires the following qualifications:
·High school Diploma or GED.
·Ability to operate a computer, utilizes basic MS Office programs, and effectively navigates and maintains records in an electronic database system.
·Basic office and organizational skills.
·Ability to enter data in a timely manner without error.
·Ability to utilize both oral and written communications skills to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and various other individuals encountered in the course of performing work while maintaining client confidentiality and establishing professional rapport.
All CODA facilities are drug-free and smoke-free worksites. Employees may not be serving any supervised parole or probation.Individuals must be able to demonstrate continuous abstinence under independent living conditions in the past 2 years.
Employees also receive priority consideration for career advancement opportunities. Employees have the opportunity to obtain valuable trainings and experience.
CODA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To learn more about this position and to apply online visit: http://tbe.taleo.net/NA4/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CODAINC&cws=1&rid=232
For additional information on CODA, our services, and our community, please visit: www.codainc.org.
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